End of Fall, Early Winter

It was unusually warm (almost record breaking) here in Chicago last week.The trees are mostly bare, but there were enough leaves still falling to capture and delight Jagger as we played.

Yesterday, Chicago was back to business as usual. Cold. I was happy to finally get Jagger dressed in his little snow suit from Grandma Mason.Though as you can see, he wasn't so sure about such a heavy layer.

I have no idea how to tell him whats-a-comin' next!

Halloween

What was he?

Hilarious!

Grandma and Grandpa Mason's

We watched lots of football with some of my uncles. Grandma and Grandpa bought me a swing, and I loved it!By the second day, I was multi-tasking.

But Grandma did read me the new book she got me.

We took a road trip out to Grandma and Grandpa's "Farm" in the country.It was chilly that day, but daddy kept me warm,when he wasn't working (playing) with Grandpa. Inside momma snuggled me lots too, and I even rolled over for the first time with Grandma. (ok, I had a little help!)

When we got back to the city, we were all tired. I laid around with Grandpa for a bit...

and then happily dozed off in Grandma's arms! What a fun trip!

3 months

I have given up on the paci for good. Never really liked it in my mouth anyway.It was keeping me back from doing what I really love to do nowadays. Talk...or, well, try to talk.

I practice "tummy time", But mostly just chew on my hands while doing it.

I LOVE being outside, and on the go. Good thing we travel a lot. I get to go on walks, ride the train and fly.So when I'm home and idle, I like to look out the window and watch the cars and people and noises go by.

Daddy and I can do all sorts of tricks together.

We even practice walking sometimes... But really I would rather just lay around on the couch.

At the end of the day, one thing is for certain. My FAVORITE thing in the world, is cuddling. (Especially with momma!)

Apple Orchard

Fall is here! Jagger and I spent Saturday with our wonderful friends Rachel and Randy at the County Line Apple Orchard in Indiana. We picked apples, ate apples off the tree, fresh apple doughnuts and cider, listened to live music, ate pulled pork sandwiches, took silly pictures and took in the warm sun and cool breezes. It was the perfect day (the only thing missing was Jacob).

First Flight

with Capt. Daddy.

10 weeks

Trying new things.

Some he really liked from the beginning:





Others are taking time to get used to:

Some daddy thinks we are old enough for, but turns out we are still to little:

And others scare mommy to death, but prove how strong he is:

All this new stuff really wears him out!

Pre-Labor Day Grandparents and Family visit

Jagger and I flew from SLC to KC to spend a few days with my parents (no pics to be had), see my family and Tim and Whits new house. Jacob flew in and we drove down to Arkansas for the day. We stopped in Joplin to see Luke and Caitlan's new house and hear all about their amazing honeymoon. Later Caleb joined us and we all got to enjoy a little dinner out. It was great to see them, but our time there was not enough!!

Later, Jagger got to hang out with his adorable cousin Edy. He was rather smitten...as you can tell.Edy is almost a year now; Jag only being two months it was shocking to me when I saw this picture of how big he is next to her. (and how happy he is to be sharing Grandmommy)



He also got some real sweet lovin' from his Greatgrandmama Shell...

and his Greatgrandpa too. Short and sweet as it was, we had a great time enjoying the beautiful weather and both of our wonderful families.

Lovely ladies

Last week we flew to SLC so Jagger could meet two of my best friends Jacci and Shannon. Jag loved the attention of his two adopted aunties. We had much to celebrate with Shannon getting a new job and Joe and Jacci expecting now!! I miss you ladies so much...how hard it was to leave!